Magical Gardens

Some of the finest architecture in Scotland has to be the magnificent gardens that have been created and preserved. Drummond castle just west of Perth was breathtaking. Shown here is just a small piece of the garden that also included bridges, walled vegetable garden and hot houses. This garden was "bare" in that the annuals that would fill the beds had not been planted and yet the structure and design of the shrubs, trees and beautifully placed statues was a feast for the eyes. You will notice that even in the distance there is a rage of colors as the Scottish have many beautiful trees that have a colored foliage even in the spring. Everyone says that the fall is even more spectacular.

Ted and I got a great chuckle over the pricing to enter the castle garden. Instead of the Adult and then Senior listing, seniors were listed as "Super Adults". We jokingly referred to ourselves that way during the trip.

Dunrobin Castle, near Golspie on the North Eastern coast boasts two magnificent gardens that viewed from above on the terrace leave you in awe. Pictured here is one that with its mass of flowers sets off the castle towering above. (As shown in my first post on Scotland).

It was here beyond the gardens and within the walled garden, that we were able to enjoy an educational and extremely entertaining display of falconry. The birds were brilliant and their trainer had a most engaging manner in his demonstrations. Peter, the owl was definitely the senior and most experienced of the birds.